How to Make a White Gown Goth a la Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara (Getty)There's a little bit of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in everything Rooney Mara wears, isn't there? This week, the actress made a striking appearance at the Dubai Film Festival in a ruffled white gown. But it isn't what it sounds.

The Lanvin design was worn with Rooney's black hair tightly pulled back while her porcelain skin was amped up against a shiny burgundy lipstick. Who knew a wedding-worthy dress could look so goth? Her dramatic lips were smartly left to do the talking, no smoky eyes here thank goodness. Tiny gold earrings were her only accessory of the night—not even a clutch was to be seen. Just take a gander at all this gorgeousness.